Program Associate Jobs

The Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners.

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Basic Function:
We are looking for an early career program associate who will play a central role in helping us to develop our rapidly expanding portfolio of work at the intersection of philosophy and public debate. The individual should have an interest in the largest philosophical questions facing our society, and a strong organizational capacity to manage projects. The selected candidate will participate in developing strategic priorities for the Initiative, help support funding and research bids, oversee events and certain administrative tasks, and, if desired, be given opportunities to edit or write for our in-house publications. This will be a part time and remote position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administrative support for program activities.
• Helping to envision new ways for philosophy to contribute meaningfully to public debate.
• Working with senior leadership to develop strategy and fundraising bids.
• Developing broader leadership skills including helping to expand the Initiative’s range of supporters and advisors.
• Interaction with editors and writers related to our publications and podcasts,
• Overseeing implementation of important program activities, including key events based in DC and elsewhere.

Knowledge, Education and Experience:

• Strong organizational skills, with emphasis on time-management, the ability to plan, organize and carry out multiple activities.
• Previous experience developing strategic priorities and soliciting funding.
• Bachelor’s degree (ideally majoring in philosophy, political science or related field, though other degrees will be considered). Graduate degrees preferred.
• Strong skills in written communication, and, ideally, a previous publication record.
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to interact well with high-level supporters and advisors.

The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

Individuals needing an accommodation to complete the job application can contact [email protected] or call (202) 736-5800.